Reflect
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The Parable of Three Churches
Posted by Br Kieran Fenn on 3 December 2010 | 0 CommentsA French cardinal recently asked, "When did you last see a group of young people running to get the first places for prayer?" The answer was Taize. Surley there is a lesson to learn from the three places we visited on that Sunday journey to Taize.
Me and My Prayer
Posted by Br Doug Dawick on 26 November 2010 | 0 CommentsWhen will I ever learn that my prayer doesn't change God? Like, get God to change His will over a particular situation. My prayer really asks God to help me change myself so that I can change the world, or at least help people in their need or give me the courage to follow a particular course or action.
Taize
Posted by Br Kieran Fenn on 19 November 2010 | 0 CommentsSunday 7th November was a powerful experience for me, my first Mass at this incredible place, Taize, centre of youth, liturgy and ecumenism. Even in these cooler days of Autumn there were 700-800 people at Mass, mostly young from all around the globe. Some beautiful young people were Lutherens from Sweden. It was so incredibly moving to celebrate in Taize style, the singing and a silence after the key proclamation of the Sunday Gospel, "I am the God of the living." If ever a line fitted this awesome scene, it was this. I thought and prayed for all you beautiful young people who are part of our young adult ministry contact and the many of you who have graced my life over the years.
Talk Is Cheap
Posted by Br Doug Dawick on 12 November 2010 | 0 CommentsAs Christians, we are called to announce the Good News, to proclaim that the Reign of God is here.
Talking to God
Posted by Br Doug Dawick on 5 November 2010 | 0 CommentsHaving just come off my annual retreat I would like to share a few thoughts about this business of talking to God. Of praying.
Dead or Alive?
Posted by Br Kieran Fenn on 29 October 2010 | 0 CommentsAn enthusiastic young priest was given his first parish, only to be met with a general air of gloom and the statement that the parish and church was dead. Finally, in desperation he placed a notice in the local newspaper saying that because the church was dead, the funeral would be held the following Sunday. The church was crowded by the curious who were presented with the spectacle of a very large coffin covered with flowers. The young priest read the funeral notice then invited the people to pay their last respects. The long queue filed past, and each looked into the coffin and then glanced guiltily away.
Find Your Real Self
Posted by Br Kieran Fenn on 15 October 2010 | 0 CommentsWhat if you could be anything, or anybody? Who would you choose to be? Would you be a strong business leader? A movie star? A sports hero or heroine? A famous politician?
This Will Change your Life
Posted by Br Kieran Fenn on 10 September 2010 | 0 CommentsHow often we see this sign: a new cell phone, which university to attend, psychic hotlines. Lots of things get pitched to us in such breathless tones. And we are all disappointed. Little wonder we get suspicious of such sales talk. But why should I be justified in saying that the Bible could change your life?
The Best Religion
Posted by Br Doug Dawick on 3 September 2010 | 0 CommentsA prominent Catholic theologian was discussing religion with the Dalai Lama and asked him, "Your holiness, what is the best religion?" He thought the answer would be something like, "Tibetan Buddism" or "The oriental religions, much older than Christianity."